Sunday, June 12, 2011

Movie Review: X-Men First Class…is truly First Class!!

I think I ‘ve practically given it away in the title itself this time…go book your tickets right now. To be frank, I wasn’t overly optimistic. Though a big fan of the franchise I wasn’t sure if there was much ‘meat’ to pull off the sequel. Plus a look at the poster made me even less hopeful..they look like little kids wearing their superhero costumes…but all doubts were expelled and out the window once I emerged from the theater a full 2 hours 20 minutes only wishing that there was even more

With Kung Fu Panda II and now X-Men First Class, I am beginning to appreciate even more what ‘a complete package’ can deliver. That’s exactly what X-Men First Class is…decent plot…excellent build up…awesome special effects coupled with an inspired background score..there isn’t too much more you could ask for. Top that up with commendable performances from all, especially the leads James McAvoy (Charles) and Michael Fassbender (Eric) and you have a truly First Class package.

Though the base storyline is fairly average, the way it is delivered, each character is carved out and the pieces put together is really a class act. Great direction from Matthew Vaughn (who hasn’t made any of the X-Men movies incidentally) It is evident that time and effort has been put into defining each scene in the movie. What’s more one gets the impression that the storyteller is one who has deep understanding and love for each of the X-Men Characters and the franchise. One always was intrigued about the history between Charles and Eric and their curious relationship...and it couldn't have been portrayed better.

My only regret, if any, was that this movie was not made in 3D. Given the astounding special effects, this would have been a larger than life spectacle, worth watching many times over

As it stands though, X-Men: First Class delivers well and truly and must be at the top of your ‘must-watch’ list this weekend.

Mutant...and proud :)

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